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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 731.44 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 731.44 and 320.12 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 731.44 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/731.44 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 731.44 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 234,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,148.57/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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